Youth Zone

What is the project?

The vision for Crewe Youth Zone is to create an incredible space for young people that is packed with activities including dance, music and media skills.

Created by the charity OnSide, and staffed by supportive skilled youth workers, the proposal is for a place that is open 7 days a week, all year round, for just 50p a visit.

Construction of the youth zone on the site of the former Oak Street car park began in January 2025.  The project has already involved many young people, including in its naming as ‘The Dome’.

Major progress is expected in 2025, both in terms of construction and further fundraising, with a number of founder patrons having been secured – including prominent businesses with a local connection.

These will help fund the running costs once it opens, with more funders in the pipeline in 2025.

Work to build an additional facility for young people on the former youth centre site at Mirion Street began in 2024. Led by Crewe Youth Club and South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club, this spring will see the completion of a brand-new boxing gym facility.